Latest Job Opportunities at VKB Group

Job Description

Introduction

• Crown Bag (Pty) Ltd is a packing material manufacturer situated in Harrismith in the Eastern Free State. Crown Bag (Pty) Ltd is a subsidiary of VKB Landbou (Pty) Ltd and part of the VKB Group. The investment in this company is in line with the Group’s strategy to focus on integration opportunities in the agricultural value chain and results in a decrease in input costs for producers.

Responsibilities

• Efficient workflow planning to meet production targets and deadlines
• Fault finding
• Preparation and running equipment
• Quality monitoring
• Optimal utilization of resources to ensure minimum waste, maximum productivity and work efficiency
• Adherence to all Health and Safety legislative requirements and meeting the required standards
• Responsible for routine daily analysis
• Manage and identify all standards for product evaluation
• Calibrating of machines.
• Facilitate training for machine operators.

Skills & competencies

• Good planning and time management skills
• Good communication and inter-personal skills
• Problem solving and well-developed decision-making abilities
• Knowledge of bag making process, packing and flexographic printing processes will be advantageous
• Good computer literacy (MS Office)
• The ability to multi–task and to work independently under pressure
• Must be self-driven and self-motivated together with a passion for the paper bag manufacturing or other packaging production environments.
• Triumph machine experience will be advantageous

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JOB DECRIPTION

• The incumbent will be responsible for providing expertise and support and perform employee relations activities which will include - but not limited to - Industrial Relations, workforce planning, AWOL and absenteeism management in order to increase plant quality and turnaround time, in alignment with predefined work objectives (as per agreed standard operating procedures).

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 Equivalent.
• A relevant HR Degree or Diploma from a recognized institution.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a similar role is essential.
• Min 3 years IR expertise gained within the FMCG / Manufacturing/ Agriculture environment (unionized environment).
• Solid, proven and applied understanding of the LRA and BCEA.
• Working knowledge of HR Systems is essential.
• Microsoft Office with strong Excel skills at an advanced level.
• The ability to understand and speak the vernacular used in the Eastern Free State (Southern Sotho) will be a definite advantage.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• A driver’s license and own transport will be an advantage.
• A willingness to enter the plant (cold and wet environment) on a regular basis, to address a large number of employees on the floor.
• A willingness to work overtime, incl. Saturdays, when required.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Industrial Relations (IR)

• Facilitate end-to-end disciplinary processes in liaison with line management.
• Advise and provide support to all Stakeholders in terms of Industrial and Labour Legislation - ensuring effective service delivery.
• Provide effective and efficient IR advice, support & administration within set guidelines and deadlines.
• Where required, offer support to the Group Legal Advisor at the Bargaining Council/ CCMA with respect to GFC cases.
• Together with the HR Manager, ensure the appropriate management of all employee relations issues including grievances, poor performance and disciplinary action.
• As part of Key 10, assist with monitoring AWOL, absenteeism levels, grievances levels, disciplinary processes, employee well-being matters and the development of suitable initiatives and solutions.
• Assist in maintaining healthy relationships between shop stewards and management.
• Assist with coordinating the monthly shop stewards’ meetings.
• In the absence of the HR Manager, chair shop stewards’ meetings.
• Ensure accurate and timely minutes are kept of all shop stewards’ meetings, minutes distributed timeously, and outstanding items/ items raised and followed up on time.
• Ensure strict adherence to the LRA, BCEA and organizational standards, policies and procedures.
• Ensure that all stakeholders and customers are well informed at all times and establish a free flow of information.
• Ensure all HR practices are fair, consistent and executed within the boundaries of relevant HR policies and procedures.
• Ensure high level of accuracy and integrity of HR information thereby ensuring that ethical work, professionalism and leadership behaviour is demonstrated.
• Deliver on IR projects such as conducting IR/ HR training to line managers, junior employees and other relevant stakeholders on a monthly basis.
• Conduct regular engagement with employees to explain company policies and procedures, address issues timely and report to management all unresolved ones.
• Liaise with Payroll Officer to coordinate and prepare IR-related payroll information for the month-end.
• Serve as a point of contact for employees’ IR-related issues and ensure these are resolved timeously and satisfactorily.
• Ensure that proper records are kept including resolved IR queries and the type of resolution/ feedback given.
• Monitor compliance with applicable labour legislation by doing dip stick checks through surveys/ questionnaires.
• Report all non-compliance to the HR Manager to ensure corrective action is taken.
• Participate in and drive Key 10 as part of the company’s 20 Keys Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Collate and submit IR Reports on a weekly/ monthly basis.
• Support the identification and development of processes to optimize cost efficiency (responsible use of telephone/ printing).

Human Resources

• Assist with driving the GFC Annual Wellness Program.
• Assist with the development of HR SOPs, procedures, work processes/ process flows and other abattoir-specific processes.
• Assist with the drafting and review of Job Descriptions.
• Assist with drafting new KPIs and reviewing exiting ones.
• Assist with SLAs between HR and the various internal departments.
• Assist with the periodic staff EOS and actioning thereof in conjunction with the plant engineer (Key 2 and 10 Surveys).
• Assist with PIP with respect to poor performance management.
• Together with the systems administrator, ensure that the plant authorized Manload is kept up to date accurately at all times.
• Ensure accurate records are kept in line with company policy.
• Ensure all internal & external visitors to the HR Office are handled in a professional, welcoming and friendly manner.

Reports

Complete all documentation accurately and in full - Range: Documents/ Reports include, but are not limited to:

• AWOL Report
• Key 10 Survey
• Payroll Queries & Unpaids (Graphs)
• 50% Sick Leave
• Stop Salary
• Terminations List
• IR Report
• Bestuurstate Graphs
• Complete and/ or update the prescribed reports and/ or documentation manually and/ or on the relevant HR computer system.
• Capture and keep accurate employee data in the relevant HR system and perform general HR Administration duties.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by line management.

 Skills Required

• High level of attention to detail with excellent time management, planning, coordinating and prioritizing skills.
• Excellent negotiation, liaison and administrative skills.
• Practical knowledge in a generalist HR environment.
• Ability to work well under pressure, within set guidelines and adhere to deadlines.
• Excellent telephonic, verbal and written communication skills across all levels within the organization.
• Independent, self-motivated, proactive thinking, ability to do own job planning and function independently.
• High level of multi-skilling, flexibility and ability to work as part of a team.
• Results driven with high customer focus and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Practical knowledge of applicable labour legislation and compliance environment including the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, LRA, Employment Equity Act, Skills Development Act & Skills Development Levies Act.
• Practical knowledge of CCMA processes with proven track record.
• Committed, motivated and able to achieve tasks in the required time frame.
• Able to prioritize important matters and act on them accordingly.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interact with all internal and external role players in a respectful, helpful and professional manner.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to record, analyse and report information (verbal and written).
• Ability to work independently when the role requires.
• Assertiveness, conflict handling and problem-solving skills.

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Job Description

• Sells the organisation's merchandise according to agreed targets. Effectively displays the entire range of stock on hand and maintains the housekeeping of the stock and fittings. Administers and controls all cash and card transactions handled at the shop. 

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF 4
• Previous experience in sales of parts is essential
• Ability to work under pressure
• Orientation towards marketing and client service
• Clear criminal record

Duties And Responsibilities

• Meet sales targets (commission structure is applicable)
• Stock control to minimize out-of-stock situations
• Order stock according to movement and customer needs
• Acquisition of parts that are not readily available or scarce, in due time
• Marketing of parts and workshop
• Willing to undergo continuous training
• Other ad-hoc job related duties

Skills Required

• Conflict management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Basic Microsoft Office skills
• Problem solving skills
• Negotiation skills

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Job Description

Introduction

• VKB Agriculture (Pty) Ltd is a dynamic agricultural company in the Northeast Free State with interests in Limpopo. This organization, which strives towards healthy and modern business practices offers employees the opportunity to utilize and develop their knowledge and skills in a competitive work environment. We offer you the opportunity to establish yourself within a professional, corporate environment in the countryside.

Job Description

• Manage the internal administration of an organization or a task.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF4
• Experience in the agriculture industry will serve as recommendation
• Numerate
• Computer literate especially in MS Word and MS Excel
• Thorough, precise and accurate
• Constantly adding value to the current functions of the position

Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards for administration.
• Assist in Audit process.
• Management and control over bank and petty cash.
• Goods received voucher and completion of invoices.
• Processing stock claims.
• Filing relevant documents according to set out standards.
• Minimize risk to the company.
• Client service.
• Other job-related administrative duties.

Skills Required

• Problem definition and analyses
• Communication
• Maintaining Long term relationships
• Teamwork
• Compliance
• Organizing
• Planning
• Personal Resilience

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Job Description

• VKB Agriculture (Pty) Ltd is a dynamic agricultural company in the Northeast Free State with interests in Limpopo. This organisation which strives towards healthy and modern business practices offers employees the opportunity to utilise and develop their knowledge and skills in a competitive work environment. We offer you the opportunity to establish yourself within a professional corporate environment in the countryside.

Job Description

• Administers and controls all cash and card transactions handled at the shop

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF 4
• Numerate
• Honest
• Presentable
• Fast and energetic
• Accurate and friendly

Duties And Responsibilities

• Paypoint sales
• Client service
• Receipts from customers and allocations processed 
• Receipts from card customers and back office tasks
• Daily banking of all cheques and cash 

Skills Required

• Excellent client service
• Conflict handling
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office

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Job Description

Introduction

• VKB Agriculture (Pty) Ltd is a dynamic agricultural company in the Northeast Free State with interests in Limpopo. This organization, which strives towards healthy and modern business practices offers employees the opportunity to utilize and develop their knowledge and skills in a competitive work environment. We offer you the opportunity to establish yourself within a professional, corporate environment in the countryside.

Job Description 

• Performs general tasks, requiring the briefest induction

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF4 
• Able to perform hard manual labour 
• Constantly adding value to the function of the job

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for general tidiness 
• Cleaning duties 
• ADHOC duties as assigned from time to time 
• Assist customers/suppliers with loading and offloading of stock as required according to policies and procedures 
• General housekeeping of premises
• Customer service
• Stock control 

Skills

• Service orientation 
• Accurate, thorough and precise 

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Job Description

Introduction

• At GWK we work daily to move the boundaries of agriculture, to help people discover new and better ways. We are pioneers in the agri- and food value chain, committed to shaping a sustainable business, driving growth and providing a better future for all stakeholders. We offer you the opportunity to establish yourself within a professional, corporate environment in the countryside.

Job Description

• Provide general assistance to facility.

Requirements

• Min Grade 10 certificate
• Minimum 1-2 experience in a similar role
• Must be willing to work overtime
• Clear Criminal Record

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure excellent service delivery;
• Perform loading / bagging / storage and other relevant tasks with regards to products;
• Driving of tractor when required to do so
• Perform cleaning services;
• Perform ad hoc tasks as needed;
• Act as GWK ambassador and a good team player.  

Skills

• Trustworthy
• Responsible
• Punctual
• Physically fit
• Able to work under pressure
• Communication skills